Anonymous
03/05/2022 19:31
Subject: Record Applications at local Private Schools?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Been through this process for 3 kids in past 9 years. Every year, they will tell you that there was a record number of applicants.
And it may be true, but it is REALLY true since the 2020/21 season. A little thing called COVID.
Those of us who went through this more than two years ago do not know what it is like since the pandemic. And it was bad enough then- I can’t even imagine now.
Anonymous
03/05/2022 19:27
Subject: Record Applications at local Private Schools?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Test optional makes a big difference.
Testing optional has nothing to do with an actually application being submitted. Now bad public schools and teacher unions, yes, that probably caused the spike. Not surprising.
Of course it does. There are other factors but not having to test eliminated one hurdle.
Anonymous
03/05/2022 17:24
Subject: Record Applications at local Private Schools?
Anonymous wrote:Been through this process for 3 kids in past 9 years. Every year, they will tell you that there was a record number of applicants.
And it may be true, but it is REALLY true since the 2020/21 season. A little thing called COVID.
Anonymous
03/05/2022 17:15
Subject: Re:Record Applications at local Private Schools?
they say that every year. I just went through the process with my 4th child.I was told that at the high school level it is still pretty competitive. Prek-3 less competitive compared to the last 2 years since parents are more comfortable with public schools adapting now through the pandemic.
Anonymous
03/05/2022 17:04
Subject: Record Applications at local Private Schools?
Anonymous wrote:Test optional makes a big difference.
Testing optional has nothing to do with an actually application being submitted. Now bad public schools and teacher unions, yes, that probably caused the spike. Not surprising.
Anonymous
03/05/2022 17:01
Subject: Record Applications at local Private Schools?
Been through this process for 3 kids in past 9 years. Every year, they will tell you that there was a record number of applicants.
Anonymous
03/05/2022 15:39
Subject: Re:Record Applications at local Private Schools?
SSSAS admission letter said “this year’s applicant pool was especially competitive.” Presume that refers to an increase in applications.
Anonymous
03/05/2022 15:11
Subject: Record Applications at local Private Schools?
Yes, it does. So many people applying to STA, Sidwell, Maret and GDS that wouldn’t have 80%+ SSAT scores.
Anonymous
03/05/2022 15:05
Subject: Record Applications at local Private Schools?
Test optional makes a big difference.
Anonymous
03/05/2022 15:02
Subject: Record Applications at local Private Schools?
I can believe it. I never seen DCUM with so many posts about being waitlisted
Anonymous
03/05/2022 14:56
Subject: Record Applications at local Private Schools?
I heard that in regards to Gonzaga
Anonymous
03/05/2022 14:41
Subject: Record Applications at local Private Schools?
I heard PVI had a huge amount.
Anonymous
03/05/2022 14:40
Subject: Record Applications at local Private Schools?
Think is dependent on the school...some have said a slight uptick but nothing outrageous...
Anonymous
03/05/2022 13:58
Subject: Record Applications at local Private Schools?
Anonymous wrote:Parents and admission teams have told us that they have never seen so many applicants at local privates--Sidwell, Gonzaga, Landon, Gonzaga etc. Has anyone heard the same message?
Yes. Multiple times, multiple places.
Anonymous
03/05/2022 13:32
Subject: Record Applications at local Private Schools?
Parents and admission teams have told us that they have never seen so many applicants at local privates--Sidwell, Gonzaga, Landon, Gonzaga etc. Has anyone heard the same message?